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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 7, 2013Serious
BRP Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Who to contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information.
The product
The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle's side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are: Name Engine Type Freeride™ 800R E-TEC Grand Touring LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 800R E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 800R E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® X® 600HO E-TEC Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme 600HO E-TEC Summit® SP 800R E-TEC Summit® SP 600HO E-TEC Summit® X® 800R E-TEC
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,200
- Recall date
- February 7, 2013
- Brand
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2012 through January 2013 from about $8000 to $12,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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